The way it works is it is girth itch to tie in points of the harness followed byusing a carabinerto clip to your anchor points when at a belay or a stance when a climber is waiting to rappel. To know more about using the Metolius PAS, read this article until the end. Contents Three...
After summiting, it’s easy to feel like the challenge is over and all that remains are a few simple raps. Your situational awareness and risk perception change, distracting you from the necessary tasks. But even small mistakes can be fatal. In fact, most climbing deaths happen during rappel...
The Munter Hitch provides a method for belaying and rappelling without a belay/rappel device. This is an important knot for climbers to know. It works best in large pear shaped carabiners and should only be used with a locking carabiner. When belaying with the Munter Hitch be sure that ...
Why spend money on expensive harnesses and other gear when all you need to securely rappel is some rope? I will show you how you can turn approximately 10 ft. of rope into a comfortable, safe, and easy-to-tie harness. This harness is referred to most commonly as a Swiss Seat and will...
Whether it's inherent in the buckle design or (on older harnesses) the climber must perform the task, straps must double back through buckles to secure them. Belay Device: Is it properly threaded? Does the carabiner pass through the rope, belay-device cable and harness belay loop? Is the ...
Learn how to choose a belay device for rock climbing. Includes the pros and cons of tubular, assisted braking and Figure 8 devices.
The second most crucial protocol is backing up your rappel with a “third hand,” a knot (autoblock, prusik, etc.) that will catch you if you let go of the rope for any reason. Don’t take shortcuts; always use a third hand. ...
Like a carabiner, the rope can wear grooves into belay devices over time. There are too many belay device options on the market to list all guidelines here, so check with the manufacturer, but if you notice it becoming more difficult to brake the rope or the edges become sharp, retire th...
At this point, I tied an overhand on a bight on the brake side of the lowering system. I then clipped it with a locking carabiner to the strand I had lowered Foster on. This essentially creates what some folks call a “GriGri Rappel.” You can now conduct a single strand rappel on ...
At this point, I tied an overhand on a bight on the brake side of the lowering system. I then clipped it with a locking carabiner to the strand I had lowered Foster on. This essentially creates what some folks call a “GriGri Rappel.” You can now conduct a single strand rappel on ...